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Eligibility:

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To be eligible to receive the fellowship, applicants must:

• Be a female citizen or permanent resident of one of the following eligible APEC economies: Chile. People's Republic of China, Indonesia, Malaysia. Mexico, Papua New Guinea, Peru, the Philippines, Thailand or Viet Nam 

• Not be an Australian permanent resident 

• Have a PhD degree (conferred by 5 April 2019)

• Be available to commence proposed program between 1 July 2019 and 31 December 2019

• Provide all relevant supporting documentation in English

• Obtain a nomination agreement with an Australian academic institution and/or organisation 

• Not be undertaking research or training that leads to a formal qualification between 1 July 2019 and 31 December 2019

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Selection Criteria:

The following are the selection criteria and their relative weighting:

1. A record of high-level academic achievement and research experience relative to opportunity in the applicant's chosen field of study (30%)

2. A well-defined research program with anticipated outcomes (40%)

3. Statement on how the international research would further the applicant's academic and/or professional career (15%)

4. Statement on how the international research opportunity will benefit Australia and the applicant's potential to foster ongoing collaboration and cooperation between Australian and their home economy (15%)

 

How To Apply:

To apply for the fellowship, follow the application checklist below and send all documents to kevin@apec.org.au.

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Application Checklist:

Ensure you have included all of these documents.

1. Completed 'Application Form'

2. Completed 'Applicant Sponsor Form'

3. A certified copy of citizenship or permanent residency

4. Academic transcripts

5. 2 x Referee reports

6. Evidence of support and language suitability from host. This can be in the form of a letter signed by the host, supporting your language suitability

7. Research CV and list of publications

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Please check the 2019 Fellowship Guidelines for specific instructions on how to certify documents as true copies. This must be done for the proof of citizenship or permanent residency document.

Finally. please follow the format below when naming your documents:
Example: Sarah Thorpe

1. Sarah T App Form

2. Sarah T Spon Form

3. Sarah T CZ/PR

4. Sarah T Academic Transcript

5. Sarah T Ref Reports

6. Sarah T Lang Support

7. Sarah T CV

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